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Man Admits To CT Bank Robbery Spree Man Admits To CT Bank Robbery Spree
Man Admits To CT Bank Robbery Spree A man is facing years in prison after pleading guilty to three bank robberies in Connecticut. Francesco Pensiero, "Frank," age 51, of Stamford, admitted the 2020 robberies on Tuesday, June 4, according to Vanessa Roberts Avery, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to court documents and statements made in court, on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, Pensiero and an associate robbed the Chase Bank located at 2855 Main St., in Stratford.  During the robbery, Pensiero's associate displayed a handgun to the teller and gave the teller a note that said, "This is a robbery. Give me al…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Bank Robbery: Suspect Nabbed After Incident In CT Bank Robbery: Suspect Nabbed After Incident In CT
Bank Robbery: Suspect Nabbed After Incident In CT A Fairfield County man has been charged with robbery after witnesses and video surveillance identified him.  Scott Watkins, age 41, was arrested by warrant on Wednesday, April 5 for an armed robbery that occurred in Stratford at the Milford Savings Bank located on Main Street in Paradise Green on Thursday, March 23, said Capt. Frank Eannotti, of the Stratford Police. He made off with $2,250, Eannotti said. He was incarcerated for another crime at the time of his arrest and charged with robbery and larceny and was arraigned in court at the time of his arrest, Eannotti said.

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Suspect Nabbed For Car Jacking, Assault At Gas Station In CT Suspect Nabbed For Car Jacking, Assault At Gas Station In CT
Suspect Nabbed For Car Jacking, Assault At Gas Station In CT Police have apprehended a man wanted for months following a carjacking and assault at a gas station in Fairfield County. The incident took place in Stratford on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, at the Citgo gas station located on Main Street. According to Capt. Frank Eannotti, of the Stratford Police, the victim left her vehicle running with the driver's door slightly ajar while getting gas. An SUV pulled up next to her vehicle and the suspect, identified as Tayvion Hart, age 19, of New Haven, got into the driver seat of her car, Eannotti said. The victim realized what was happening and ran to the…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Winning $200K State Lottery Ticket Sold In Fairfield County Winning $200K State Lottery Ticket Sold In Fairfield County
Winning $200K State Lottery Ticket Sold In Fairfield County It's been a good week for lottery players in Connecticut, including one who cashed in a winning $200,000 scratch-off ticket that was sold at a local store. In Fairfield County, a winning $200,000 "Let It RIDE" scratcher that was sold at the Last Call Wine & Spirits on Main Street in Stratford was cashed in by an area resident on Monday, Jan 3, lottery officials announced. That same day, in New London County, Norwich resident Judith Amiot won $100,005 on a "CASH5" ticket that was sold at Shri Harkekrishna on West Town Street in Norwich.  Hartford resident Amani Henry also won big w…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Bodycam Tape, Report Released In Fatal CT Officer-Involved Shooting Bodycam Tape, Report Released In Fatal CT Officer-Involved Shooting
Bodycam Tape, Report Released In Fatal CT Officer-Involved Shooting A preliminary report and bodycam footage have been released in connection with the fatal shooting of a Fairfield County man by a police officer. The Hartford State’s Attorney’s office on Tuesday, Feb. 2, released the preliminary report and video footage of the fatal shooting of Christopher Hagans, age 36, of Stratford, who was killed by gunshot wounds to the head, torso, left upper and lower extremities. According to Sharmese Walcott, State’s Attorney for the Judicial District of Hartford, the use of deadly force took place by members of the Stratford Police Department on Main Str…

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by Kathy Reakes